If your Dad loves the finer things in life, look no further than Merivale’s grand seaside diner. Celebrate the man with a refined, Med-style menu by executive chef Jordan Toft, featuring premium produce fired on the Josper grill.

Josh and Julie Niland’s spacious lower north shore diner is a great way to experience St Peter’s groundbreaking fin-to-scale philosophy in a more casual setting. What’s more, it puts on a Sunday roast like no other.

A fancy roast on Father’s Day – it’s a no-brainer. Bondi’s beachfront gem is serving up Wagyu roast, woodfired desserts and seafood platters alongside its à la carte menu. Snag one of Promenade’s private dining options and make the day really special.

This sumptuous new CBD diner was designed with celebrations in mind. And for Father’s Day it’s teaming up with legendary distillery Laphroaig for a whisky tasting. And after a few drams, Dad gets treated to a matching lunch feast inspired by peat, salt and fire.

Dan Hong’s jazzy CBD diner is the city’s gold standard for modern Cantonese food. And with two spacious levels, around 80 dishes and multiple set-menu options, it’ll set the standard very high for Father’s Day next year.

One of Sydney’s Italian dining gems is mixing up $10 Negronis all day, and $15 glasses of champagne from 5pm–6.30pm. So whether you’re here for an elegant lunch or dinner, Dad’s extra cocktail or bubbles won’t hurt your wallet.

There’s something happening in every corner of this gorgeous Sydney institution on Father’s Day. Do a breakfast spread in the bistro ($55), a pan-Asian feast at Betel Leaf ($89), or an elegant lunch in the restaurant ($149).

Father’s Day or not, this nostalgic steakhouse is perfect for long Sunday lunches. It’s elegant but not stuffy, with a Mediterranean-inspired menu powered by a woodfired grill. Also – it’s huge. Plenty of room for your crew here.

Bistro Manly is putting on a three-course French feast so you don’t have to. Highlights include barbequed Yamba prawns, crispy-skin barramundi and Toblerone panna cotta. This one’s reasonable – it’ll set you back $86. Those shoreline views are free.

Dad, dumplings and Sydney Harbour – is there a more iconic trio? Hit Lotus for a special banquet, which comes with a free Young Henrys beer to go with those sparkling water views.

Sydney’s original brewpub has been doing its thing since 1841 – and it’s a beautiful old spot to raise a pint to Dad. The mod-Oz restaurant upstairs is also worth a look in, with a produce-driven menu and an award-winning wine list.

A trip to this seaside boozer gets Dad more than just a solid feed on Father’s Day. Book in at the Cali-inspired restaurant, Balsa, and there’ll be a free gift from swimwear brand Budgy Smugglers waiting.

Nothing says “I love you, Dad” like a Yorkshire pudding as big as his face. This Surry Hills all-rounder serves one filled with the roast of the week along with all the trimmings. There’ll also be musos playing live tunes from 5pm.

Sydney’s most legit speak-easy is hosting an event for “dads of great discernment”. A ticket involves a cocktail on arrival, a guided whisky tasting, beer pairings and rare drams from the Diageo Distillers range. And of course, bottomless bowls of pretzels.

Whether you’re doing pizza and pasta at Double Bay or Matteo’s downtown sibling, Dad gets a complimentary schooner of Italian suds to celebrate the day. It's true – Italians do it better.

This great-grandfather pub is a fitting spot for Father’s Day. It’s jazzed up the Sunday roast with Wagyu beef, plus there’s a kid’s menu to keep the little ones happy. Book the bistro upstairs or take in some live jazz by the fireplace.

Bella Brutta can do no wrong in the pizza department – we love it all, and we think Dad will too. The set menu covers all the hits. Pace yourself, though – the team will ply you with bread, plates of anchovies and snacks before the first pizza even hits the table.

Dad will love this one – Sydney’s most photogenic brewpub also packs in an Australian-Chinese restaurant like the ones he’d take you to on those family road trips. Hawke’s has your gifting covered too, with plenty of handsome Father’s Day swag.

We love this heritage pub on a cracking Sydney day. Tucked down the quiet end of Millers Point, it still feels like a little inner-city secret – with postcard-worthy views of the harbour and a menu of gastropub hits. Fingers crossed September 3 is a sunny one.

A booking at this northern beaches brewery is the hot tip if you’re coming with a crew. Dad will thank you for it – the place packs out, and you certainly won’t find these beers in a bottle shop. You’ll also find a serious menu of burgers, tacos and more.